2024 Vacations

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Book any of our wonderful self-drive vacation packages before the 15th of May 2024 to receive a 15% discount off your tour price!
This offer cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts or special event packages.

Tour Overview

‘Excellent’

This tour has everything!! Stay in the most luxurious of our Irish Castles and Manor Hotels on this 7 night Platinum vacation to Ireland complete with ferry trip to Inishmore, the largest of theˇAran Islandsˇand home to the spectacular pre-Christian Dun Aonghus Fort. ˇAdd in Gourmet meals in some of Ireland?s best restaurants, a private falconry experience and so much more and you have the vacation of a lifetime. While this tour includes many of Ireland?s most iconic locations, because all of our travel consultants live in Ireland, they also have an intimate knowledge of Ireland?s hidden gems. All of our tours are designed in-house and as well having your own dedicated travel consultant, you will also receive a comprehensive and unparalleled daily sightseeing guide that is unmatched in the industry. 

While this is a self-drive vacation, a chauffeured version is also available.

Additional highlights of the Platinum Tour

As well as the upgrades to 5 star hotels in all locations, additional highlights of the PLATINUM TOUR while in Ireland will be 2 nights in the wonderful Dromoland Castle, attending the Bunratty Castle Banquet, afternoon tea in Dublins Deluxe Merrion Hotel, a Falconry session in Dromoland Castle plus so much more.

To top it off, your tour price includes 2 gourmet dining experiences in 2 of Irelands premier restaurants, The Michelin Star restaurant of Patrick Guilbauds in The Merrion and The Earl of Thomond restaurant in Dromoland Castle.

Don't Forget! All elements of this vacation package can be customized to suit your needs. If you have a location or special ?MUST SEE? place, make sure to mention this to your travel consultant.

What's included

 

  • Meet and Greet at Dublin Airport
  • Car rental (Automatic) for 6 days. Private chauffeur option available on request - including our special comfort pack complete with GPS, additional driver and super cover for peace of mind driving
  • 7 nights luxury accommodation with private bath and full Irish Breakfast daily
  • 2 Gourmet evening dining experiences at Irelands best restaurants
  • Luxurious pampering Spa Treatment/Massage at the Lyrath Hotel on Day 1
  • Tickets for the Smithwicks Brewery Tour Experience in Kilkenny
  • Complimentary short horse riding session on Austrian Halflinger ponies within the grounds of The Europe Hotel in Killarney
  • Ferry tickets to the Aran Islands
  • Private Falconry session at Dromoland Castle
  • Tickets for the Bunratty Castle Banquet
  • Afternoon Tea at the Merrion Hotel in Dublin
  • 2 day Hop on Hop off Bus Tour tickets for Dublin City
  • Private Transfer to Dublin Airport
  • Our renowned customized sightseeing guide
  • Services of experienced Irish based travel planner
  • 24/7 support while on tour

Tour highlights

  • Bunratty Castle & Folk Park
  • Burren
  • Christ Church Cathedral
  • Cliffs of Moher
  • Conor Pass
  • Dingle Peninsula
  • Doolin
  • Dublin
  • Dublin Castle
  • Dublinia
  • Gap of Dunloe
  • Guinness Storehouse
  • Killarney
  • Kilmainham Gaol
  • Ring of Kerry
  • Trinity College & Book of Kells
  • Blasket Centre
  • James Joyce Centre
  • Cahir Castle
  • Kilkenny
  • Kilkenny Castle
  • Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farms
  • Newgrange
  • Rock of Cashel

Overnights for this tour

  • Lyrath Estate in Kilkenny for 1 Night
  • The Europe Hotel in Killarney, County Kerry for 2 Nights
  • Dromoland Castle in Clare for 2 Nights
  • The Merrion Hotel in Dublin City centre for 2 Nights

Accommodation options

  • Superior & First Class Hotels
  • Luxury Accommodation & Service in our 4 & 5 Star Hotels
  • Country Manor Houses
  • Deluxe Accommodation in our 4 & 5 Star Irish Castles
  • Any Combination of the above

Day 1 - Dublin

Tour begins 2:00 PM at your Dublin hotel. Tour EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum with your knowledgeable tour guide - and discover the stories of the men and women who left Ireland and the culture they brought with them. In the evening, enjoy a welcome drink with your group before dining independently.

Day 2 - Dublin Tour & Taylors Three Rock Pub

Tour begins 2:00 PM at your Dublin hotel. Tour EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum with your knowledgeable tour guide - and discover the stories of the men and women who left Ireland and the culture they brought with them. In the evening, enjoy a welcome drink with your group before dining independently. (B, D)

Day 3 - Clonmacnoise & Galway

Journey across rolling pastures to visit the ancient monastic site of Clonmacnoise. Head to Galway for a relaxing cruise on beautiful Lough Corrib, and savor an Irish coffee as you watch an Irish dancing demonstration (seasonal). Enjoy free time before dinner to browse the specialty stores, cafés, and pubs in the lively city of Galway. (B, D)

Day 4 - Cliffs of Moher & Tralee

Stop at a traditional farm to watch trained dogs herd sheep and enjoy tea with scones. Travel through the Burren to view the Cliffs of Moher, soaring high above the Atlantic Ocean. Ferry across the River Shannon Estuary and head to Tralee. (B, D)

Day 5 - South Pole Inn & Dingle

Head to the Dingle Peninsula, where you’ll visit the South Pole Inn, home of the Antarctic explorer Tom Crean. Take the Slea Head Drive to view the stunning coastal scenery, then enjoy free time in the charming town of Dingle. Enjoy a cozy dinner at Finnegans back in Tralee (B, D)

Day 6 - Blarney Castle & Waterford

Visit Blarney Castle to kiss the famous “Stone of Eloquence” or stroll the gardens. Then travel along the coast to Waterford to witness the creation of crystal masterpieces at the House of Waterford Crystal. After dinner, take a gentle walking tour of Waterford with a local guide. (B, D)

Day 7 - South Wales & Cardiff

Ferry from Rosslare to Pembroke Dock in South Wales. Journey through the countryside to Cardiff, the capital of Wales. Tour Cardiff Castle, built in Roman times and transformed into an elaborate Gothic-style residence in the 19th century. Enjoy a fun Welsh evening with dinner and entertainment. (B, D)

Day 8 - Roman Baths & Stonehenge

Take a panoramic drive around Cardiff. Visit Bath, the city known for its natural, mineral-rich hot springs and tour the Roman Baths, popular 2,000 years ago. On Salisbury Plain, view the prehistoric circle of vast stone monoliths at Stonehenge. Continue to London, where you will enjoy a free evening. (B)

Day 9 - London Tour & Tower of London

Tour London to see famous landmarks including Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament. Visit the Tower of London to see the fortress, the Beefeaters in their distinctive uniforms, the ravens, and the Crown Jewels. The afternoon and evening are free to explore and dine on your own. (B)

Day 10 - London Sightseeing

Enjoy a day of sightseeing in London with your voucher for a Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour. Enjoy a farewell dinner at your hotel. (B, D)

Day 11 - Tour Ends in London

Your program ends after breakfast. (B) B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner All components of this tour (hotels, visits and attractions) for 2020 itineraries are subject to change until finalized in September 2019.   >

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2024 Vacations

Book early and save 15%

Book any of our wonderful self-drive vacation packages before the 15th of May 2024 to receive a 15% discount off your tour price!
This offer cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts or special event packages.

Tour Prices

Don't Forget!

  • All elements of this vacation package can be customized to suit your needs 
  • Chauffeured option also available - Just Ask 
  • Please note we charge in Euros. Prices in other currencies are for indication only and subject to fluctuation

Notes

  • Single supplement available on request.
  • Please note prices are per person based on 2 persons in each room with full Irish breakfast and taxes included.
  • Children Sharing with 2 adults (aged 2-11) rates available upon request.
  • Children under the age of 2 are free when sharing with 2 Adults.
  • Listed hotels subject to availability at time of booking

Private Chauffeur Option Available For This Tour

  • Enjoy the services of an experienced and friendly driver guide
  • Luxury vehicles so you get to travel in style and comfort
  • Take the stress out of driving on unfamiliar and sometime narrow roads
  • With our knowledgeable drivers you see more in less time
  • You get to see the scenery instead of worrying about crashing into it!
  • Contact Us for a price quotation today

Prices in other currencies are indicative only. Please note that we charge in Euro.

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